美国亚利桑纳州弗拉格斯塔夫分子生物学博士后职位文章来源：知识人网 更新时间：2018年05月16日

Position Minimum qualifications:

PhD in Cell Biology or Immunology or Cancer Biochemistry and a record of publishing research in top-tiered journals.

Position Preferred Qualifications:

The Cancer Biochemistry and Immunology labs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff are looking for two talented postdoctoral fellows to join the research teams of Dr. Archana Varadaraj and Dr. Narendiran Rajasekaran respectively. Each position requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest and prior experience in the fields of Cancer biochemistry (Position 1) and Immunology (Position 2).

Position 1: Supervised by Dr. Varadaraj is an NIH funded position for 3 years and aims to investigate hypoxia-mediated phenotype switching of cancer cells. The project will explore signaling and molecular pathways that initiate and mediate cellular transformation in in vitro cell culture models using a combination of biochemical techniques including immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting, protein interaction studies, post-translational protein modification and microscopy.

Position 2: Supervised by Dr. Rajasekaran is an NIH funded position for 3 years. The project investigates the effect of of oncolytic viruses on NK cell mediated anti-tumor cytoxicity. The objective of the current research is to understand the effect of oncolytic virus therapy on NK cell mediated immunity. A strong immunology background is required, and a background in cancer immunology would be an asset. Experience working with NK cells is desirable but not necessary. Experience with flow cytometry (analysis and/or cell sorting), mice handling, primary cell isolation, molecular biology, cell culture, would be an asset.

• Assists in the development of written operating procedures and performs quality control checks to ensure procedures are followed.

• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.

• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.

• Manuscript writing and presentation of data at lab meetings and at conferences.

Background information:

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.

Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

Finally, each year the Northern Arizona University Police Department releases an annual security report. The report is a result of the federal law known as the Clery Act and contains policy statements that address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security including policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. The report contains three years of data for Clery reportable crime statistics for the campus along with the most current year’s Fire Safety Report, which includes policy statements and fire statistics for Flagstaff on-campus student housing.

The report may be viewed at nau.edu/clery or by visiting the NAUPD website at: http://www.nau.edu/police. A printed copy of the report is available upon request by contacting the NAU Police Department, Records Department at (928)523-8884 or by visiting the department at Building 98A on the NAU Mountain Campus.

Salary: Based upon level of experience. The funding Source for these positions are 100% grant funded for a full time position w/benefits at a Post-Doc type level with an NIH Post Doc salary cap. Until June 30, 2020 at which time the funding will end.

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FLSA status:

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits:

Post-Doctoral Scholars are hired on a contract basis, renewable each fiscal year for a maximum of 4 renewals (5 years) according to terms of the Conditions of Post-Doctoral Service, which may be found on the Internet at http://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy%20Manual/6-310-Conditions%20of%20Postdoctoral%20Scholar%20Service.pdf

NAU offers an excellent benefit package to Post-Doctoral Scholars including generous health, dental and vision insurance; 10 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Participation in NAU retirement plans is not available to Post-Doctoral Scholars. More information on benefits at NAU is available at https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/Eligibility-Enrollment/

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days (http://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Employee-Resources/Training/Required/). If your position includes the supervision of a benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU Supervisors Academy for you to complete within your first 2 years. In addition to the development classes offered in-person, every NAU employee receives a free subscription to Lynda.com. From this site you can access more than 1,400 training videos on a broad range of subjects, including business skills, photography, music and video, home computing, and web design and development.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled.

How to Apply:

A single combined PDF file including detailed CV, statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three references must be attached to the application and emailed to naren.raj@nau.edu

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD – 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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